Hello John,
The tool pouch stitching is identical to that of the remainder of the holster. Same material and same "age". The inside leather of the tool pouch does show some patina, so I think it has been on the holster from the beginning.
But you are correct; it does seem like the pouch does not match the rest of the holster.
I will take some high-rez photos this weekend and can e-mail them to anyone who wants to look at this holster in more detail.
For $ 68.00 and the bonus of a "free" E/655 tool; I would have been happy if this was/is a repro holster...
Regards,
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